Just_learning Bags his first fish!

Just_learning · 03-29-2001, 09:43 AM

I got my first Steelhead today! (YAY) i think its about 8 pounds, i got it, wrote all the info down on my tag, its about 32 inches and a beutiful work of art! I am heading out to me "secret hole" tommorrow again. also known as Waterloo. I will be back out ther tommorrow and maybe the day after [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] ive got the fever and ive got it bad. No film for proof, but ill get a pic or two of the next ones i catch and put it on here [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] THANK YOU E VERYONE WHO HELPED ME!

smoky · 03-29-2001, 10:02 AM

Congratulations. 32" is at least 8# based on what Ive caught lately. My 8#ers where measuring 29".

Jennie@ifish · 03-29-2001, 10:06 AM

Congrats! That is wonderful!
I wish I wish I wish I were catching a fish right now!
I am so buried in this computer transfer stuff I don't think I'll ever fish again!
J

Artwo · 03-29-2001, 10:53 AM

JL,
I've had a few fevers in my life time but that fish fever has got to be the best feeling one I've ever had. Way to go, keep after them. Waterloo is a real nice place to fish, I've been there many times. Also, you still interested in some springers on the Sandy this season?

JK

Fishin Magician · 03-29-2001, 03:10 PM

Congratulations !!!!!!!!I still remember my first steelhead. I landed it and then tried to walk up the bank to lay it in the grass and my left leg was shaking so bad that I almost fell down!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] AWESOME DUDE

Just_learning · 03-29-2001, 05:05 PM

Yeah Artwo, i am still interested in Springer fishing on the Sandy, geet in touch with me if you have any tips or hints that you may think ill need. Also from what i have heard Springers are gonna be in Waterloo in about another week or two!!(yay) maybe ill catch one of them. What seems to work for them? Any tips?
THank you

Salmonator · 03-29-2001, 05:51 PM

Assuming that fish was a fresh summer i'll bet it was 10 to 12#'s at that length. I wouldn't get too excited about springers at Waterloo for at least another month although i'm sure a few fish will be caught... Joe

willierower · 03-30-2001, 06:00 AM

Congrats JL,
Waterloo can be very productive. When the springers get here drop me a line and I will try to hook up with you and show a trick or 2. Im only about 10 minutes from Waterloo.
Oh yea......dont get stuck fishing just at Waterloo. There are plenty of fish up river also. Break it up a little it will help you learn a little faster.
Try this next time your out. use a # 12 rainbow corkie a #1 hook a little hot pink yarn and tip that with a sandshrimp. Thats a killer on the South early in the year.

First Bite · 03-30-2001, 06:15 AM

Just_Learning
Congrats on your fish. What did you catch it on?